To amend provisions relating to the Office of the Inspector General of the Government Accountability Office, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill strengthens protections for the Government Accountability Office's Inspector General, requiring the Comptroller General to notify Congress 30 days before removing or transferring the IG, with detailed reasons for the action.
Who Benefits and How
- GAO Inspector General gains removal protections similar to other IGs
- Congressional oversight receives advance notice of IG personnel actions
- Government accountability is enhanced by protecting IG independence
- Whistleblowers benefit from stronger IG office
Who Bears the Burden and How
- Comptroller General must provide 30-day notice with detailed rationale
- GAO must disclose any open or completed IG inquiries related to removal
- No burdens on general public
Key Provisions
- 30-day advance notice to Congress before IG removal or transfer
- Must include "substantive rationale" with case-specific reasons
- Must disclose any investigations of the IG related to removal
- Clarifies that routine personnel actions are not prohibited
- Strengthens IG independence within GAO
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Strengthens protections for the GAO Inspector General by requiring notice to Congress before removal and expanding IG independence.
Who Benefits
- GAO Inspector General
- Congressional oversight
- Government accountability
Who Bears Costs
- Comptroller General (notice requirements)
Key Policy Areas
Government Oversight, Inspector General, Accountability
Primary Purpose
Strengthens protections for the GAO Inspector General by requiring notice to Congress before removal and expanding IG independence.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Protect GAO IG independence with removal notice requirements"
Sponsors
Mike Braun
R-IN | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
Enrolled (Passed Congress)Mr. Braun (for himself and Mr. Peters) introduced the following …
Passed Senate (inferred from es version)
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Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Comptroller General, GAO Inspector General
Positive-direction: GAO Inspector General
Negative-direction: Comptroller General
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "comptroller_general"
- → Comptroller General of the United States
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